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Researchers are testing new ways to keep polar bears away from communities without harming the animals.

AI doorbells could warn homes of approaching polar bears

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested today on suspicion of misconduct in a public office at his temporary residence on the Sandringham estate. (Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor teddy bear obsession

We all fear wolves and other large predators, but the real dangers outdoors come from far more familiar threats writes Professor Tim Coulson.

If you’re afraid of wolves, you’re worrying about the wrong thing

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Visit the Andean Bears at Knowsley Safari

Bears, Blooms and a Brilliant Bonus from Knowsley Safari this Mother’s Day - one...

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North American black bears playing on the ice at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire.

Watch: Bear mum and cubs excitedly slide around on frozen lake

A meerkat enjoying the snow at Knowsley Safari.

Watch: Amur tiger and Andean bears play in the snow

Dad makes teddies with medical devices to help sick youngsters

Grizzly 399, believed to be one of the world' most photographed bears, has died after being fatal struck in a car crash.

'World's most photographed bear' dies after car crash

Bear 747, or Bearforce One, the 2022 Fat Bear Week champion (Image: L. Law)

Everything you need to know about Fat Bear Week 2024

Influencer Stefan Janković claims to have been "attacked" by a bear - after going in to a bear cave. Photo by X.

'Foolish' influencer 'attacked' by a bear after going into bear cave

Former Warwickshire and Pakistan all-rounder Billy Ibadulla has died at the age of 88

Warwickshire and Pakistan all-round cricketeer Billy Ibadulla dies, 88

The Foreign Office has issued new travel advice for anyone heading to Italy as they could face a growing threat. (Photo: Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Safety fears for UK tourists in popular holiday destination

A British tourist mauled by a bear on holiday in Romania after rolling down the car window to take a selfie with it says she was saved by her Marks and Spencer’s jacket. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking M&S jacket saves woman's arm

Bears Eso and Byara 'wrestle' at zoo.

Watch the moment two bears are captured ‘wrestling’ at zoo

Sometimes the cubs climbed onto their mother's back when the snow was deep (Photo: Paul Goldstein / SWNS)

Adorable pics of mum and cubs to mark International Polar Bear Day
The tiny polar bear cubs are thought to have just emerged from hibernation that morning
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Cuttlefish, penguins and tardigrades all feature in our 'obscure' animal fact round-up! (Photos: Getty Images)

From swimming sloths to proposal pebbles - best obscure animal facts

Actor Stephen Fry has called on the King's Guard to stop using bearskin for its headwear in favour of fake fur. (Credit: Getty Images)

Stephen Fry calls for King's Guard to ditch bearkskin caps

A bear farmed for its bile, which has since been rescued (Photo: Animals Asia/Supplied)

Urgent campaign to fund sanctuary home for Vietnam's last 300 bile bears

Is it really a bear or a human in fancy dress?

A Grizzly bear mother and her cub walk near Pelican Creek October 8, 2012 in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. (KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Woman found dead after suspected bear attack in Montana

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